NFL_Fan Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Karnage84 said: I'm with Sllim on this. LT is still a premier position but RT isn't far behind these days. With the way that defenses are moving guys around, you need two strong guys on both sides of the line. If Sewell stays at RT and becomes a future HOFer there, who really cares. We're going to need to address the RG spot at some point but Vaitai is good enough there where we don't need to reach on someone. Outside of a trade down, this was the best and most obvious choice. Fields COULD become the best QB in this group but there was a reason he slipped. I'd rather build the team up and then add the QB as opposed to having the QB and then trying to put things together for him without destroying him along the way. An elite talent on the OL is the first piece. well just to be devils advocate. one side you can see when you are going to get blasted the other you just die lol. not literally, just wrecked, with some CTE. I know you've seen "the blindside" lol unless we are Miami with a lefty LT will always be more important. Edited April 30, 2021 by NFL_Fan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sllim Pickens Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 18 minutes ago, NFL_Fan said: Where do you have he was top 5? been looking for tackles statistics but you either have to pay or its opinion like BR or something PFF, take it for what it is, had him that high. So somewhat opinion based but with various opinions compiled based on what he was supposed to do on each play. And I guess it was just the last 9 weeks of the 2019 season in which he was top 5. Then into 2020 he had a great year allowing only 2 sacks in 1,048 snaps with only 6 penalties. Positive pass block grades, average run block grades. So while he isn't elite, he is a proven LT. I would like for the Lions to try him at RT and Sewell at LT but I understand if they don't and am comfortable with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFL_Fan Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Sllim Pickens said: PFF, take it for what it is, had him that high. So somewhat opinion based but with various opinions compiled based on what he was supposed to do on each play. And I guess it was just the last 9 weeks of the 2019 season in which he was top 5. Then into 2020 he had a great year allowing only 2 sacks in 1,048 snaps with only 6 penalties. Positive pass block grades, average run block grades. So while he isn't elite, he is a proven LT. I would like for the Lions to try him at RT and Sewell at LT but I understand if they don't and am comfortable with it. idk they had zaven collins worst grade against navy....RB had 2.2 per rush and QB passed for....27 yards....and zaven got like a 50 somthing rating... so idk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sllim Pickens Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 6 minutes ago, NFL_Fan said: idk they had zaven collins worst grade against navy....RB had 2.2 per rush and QB passed for....27 yards....and zaven got like a 50 somthing rating... so idk Could be he wasn't the reason and it was a team effort against a bad offense. He was graded by PFF as having a 93 coverage rating this year which is the highest amongst LBs ever. He also had the overall highest LB grade in the country this year. So they seemed to get that right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFL_Fan Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Sllim Pickens said: Could be he wasn't the reason and it was a team effort against a bad offense. He was graded by PFF as having a 93 coverage rating this year which is the highest amongst LBs ever. He also had the overall highest LB grade in the country this year. So they seemed to get that right. could be. and hey he was my favorite guy. idk how many times i said a trade down for zaven. i love him. think he will be an urlacher for 10 year plus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehardlionfan Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 2 hours ago, NFL_Fan said: https://www.fanatics.com/nfl/detroit-lions/tbd-detroit-lions-nike-2021-nfl-draft-first-round-pick-no-7-game-jersey-blue/o-3505+t-69152442+p-82475545475+z-9-4290429098?SSAID=10078&_ref=p-CLP:m-GRID:i-r11c0:po-33&_s=afl_impact&irclickid=z-8xPtWv6xyLTXDxTSQPxVT4UkBxUCzNuV3lVM0&irgwc=1&sku=15487339&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=Impact Sweet look. Sewell a Lion has a great ring to it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Friend Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 (edited) 23 minutes ago, diehardlionfan said: Sweet look. Sewell a Lion has a great ring to it. Kind of want a "KNEECAPZ" jersey Edited April 30, 2021 by Louis Friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenhater Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, Louis Friend said: Kind of what a "KNEECAPZ" jersey Am I the only one that hates the new jersey number rule? (besides Tom Brady that is) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehardlionfan Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 2 minutes ago, Louis Friend said: Kind of what a "KNEECAPZ" jersey That’s the ticket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diehardlionfan Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 1 minute ago, Millenhater said: Am I the only one that hates the new jersey number rule? (besides Tom Brady that is) I see it as a non issue. Players can adapt to the change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Millenhater Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 7 minutes ago, diehardlionfan said: I see it as a non issue. Players can adapt to the change. I know the checking the Mike can effect it and I guess making lineman eligible might be an issue but for me I like numbers associated with positions. I guess i'm old school like that. I don't want to see Sewell wearing 3 or something weird like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnage84 Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 I'm thinking he goes with 58 (if it's available). That was his number in HS and in college. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sllim Pickens Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 37 minutes ago, Millenhater said: I know the checking the Mike can effect it and I guess making lineman eligible might be an issue but for me I like numbers associated with positions. I guess i'm old school like that. I don't want to see Sewell wearing 3 or something weird like that. He can't wear three. There are still rules, just not as many or as strict. Pretty much just opened it up for WR/RB and LB/CB, which I don't have a problem with. Previous rules QB: 1-19 RB: 20-49 WR/TE: 10-19, 80-89 OL: 50-79 DL: 50-79, 90-99 LB: 40-59, 90-99 CB/S: 20-49 K/P: 1-19 New rules QB: 1-19 RB/WR/TE: 1-49, 80-89 OL: 50-79 DL: 50-79, 90-99 LB: 1-59, 90-99 CB/S: 1-49 K/P: 1-19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sllim Pickens Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 15 minutes ago, Karnage84 said: I'm thinking he goes with 58 (if it's available). That was his number in HS and in college. That is owned by Jamie Collins. Sewell will likely have to pay for it if he wants it unless Collins chooses to switch on his own. But in doing the switch, they have to purchase all jersey stock produced with the old number. Fortunately that likely isnt much for Collins. But I hear it scared Dalvin Cook away from changing since it would have cost him around 2M to switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LionArkie Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Everyone needs to hold their roll. According to this, we really blew it!https://www.yahoo.com/sports/detroit-lions-grade-oregon-ol-012347900.html I can't believe anyone would grade the Lions pick like this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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